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Saar The Book owl wrote: "Hey Ahdam, I'm glad that you're back! I was wondering a few days ago where you went.Hooray, our main library opened last Monday! I was so happy and didn't mind the waiting line! It's a bit weird a..."
I'm so sorry to hear about your sister! I understand how this must be a very difficult situation for you and things like reading can become hard to be enthusiastic about!
Never feel bad about writing long posts here, sometimes even talking to some weird booknerds on the internet can help and we're here for you!
Sending strenght and comfort for that difficult time 😘
Another topic I've been thinking about the last few days and with sommer on the doorstep it's becoming very important again: sun protection.A few weeks ago I noticed that one of my moles had changed. I have very fair skin and had already had several moles surgically removed, just to be sure.
I went to the dermatologist immediately and this week I got the news that it's actually an early stage of skin cancer. The good news is that the melanoma was still so tiny that it's highly unlikely it will spread. Today everything was removed and now I'm sitting here with a bandaged arm.
I've never been sun bathing and tended to stay in the shade in summer because I get sunburnt very quickly and get dizzy from the sun anyway. But still, I did not always apply sunscreen when I was outside and the occasional sunburn 'happened'. So even if you think there is only a small risk, it won't be 'that bad' and only older people who have been sunbathing carelessly their whole life will be at risk.
No. Everybody is at risk, pale people like myself even more so, obviously.
I know I'm going to be a lot more careful with sun protection from now on!
Just wanted to share that, be safe and cover up and if you notice skin changes, visit a dermatologist asap!
Saar The Book owl wrote: "Hey Ahdam, I'm glad that you're back! I was wondering a few days ago where you went.Hooray, our main library opened last Monday! I was so happy and didn't mind the waiting line! It's a bit weird a..."
Oh Saar, I'm so very sorry to hear that. Know you can always come talk with us here if needed.
Like Tammie, my area has had tons and tons of rain this year. Wish I could ship you some.
Saar The Book owl wrote: "Hey Ahdam, I'm glad that you're back! I was wondering a few days ago where you went.Hooray, our main library opened last Monday! I was so happy and didn't mind the waiting line! It's a bit weird a..."
Saar, I'm so sorry to hear that. Everything is also more complicated when you have a difficult relationship with family as well. I hope your husband has been there to support you, but of course you can always come here to talk to us.
Bea wrote: "Another topic I've been thinking about the last few days and with sommer on the doorstep it's becoming very important again: sun protection.A few weeks ago I noticed that one of my moles had chan..."
Thanks Bea for the reminder. I admit now that it's finally warming up, especially having been cooped up inside for months on end, the urge is strong to go outside and bask in the sun. I feel so deprived, but that's good to keep in mind.
Bea wrote: "Another topic I've been thinking about the last few days and with sommer on the doorstep it's becoming very important again: sun protection.A few weeks ago I noticed that one of my moles had chan..."
I'm relieved to hear that it's in the early stage! People don't always wear sun protection, but it's so important. Glad you've got a look at it and got it removed.
Thanks everyone for the kind and warming words. If only I could see what was coming ahead, but I try to stay strong...Well, some rain will be so welcoming! Besides the corona crisis on the news, that's the new hot (haha...) topic now. I'tll be warmer next week and there's code red for nature parks. That means high fire risks.
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Makes it all worth it, "in these trying times"...
Timelord Iain wrote: "Got my Retail Hero Badge, today... I heard rumors of them, nearly a month ago, and confirmation of their existence last Monday...Makes it all worth it, "in these trying times"..."
Congrats Iain!
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Saar The Book owl wrote: "Hey Ahdam, I'm glad that you're back! I was wondering a few days ago where you went.Hooray, our main library opened last Monday! I was so happy and didn't mind the waiting line! It's a bit weird a..."
I'm so sorry to hear that.
I'd send you some of our rain if I could. We've had plenty and its supposed to rain again tonight....
Timelord Iain wrote: "I was mostly kidding... the whole idea seems like stupid PR for the company..."I wasn't sure if you were serious or kidding. But hey, you did work through the pandemic where you were at greater risk of catching it.
Iain, congrats no matter what! You work your ass off and still manage to be here with us! You are quite awesome (+_+)❤️
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I wasn't sure if you were serious or kidding. But hey, you did work through the pandemic where..."
The "in these trying times" was me quoting every brand name commercial, these days..
Timelord Iain wrote: "Tammie wrote: "Timelord Iain wrote: "I was mostly kidding... the whole idea seems like stupid PR for the company..."I wasn't sure if you were serious or kidding. But hey, you did work through the..."
Ok, I didn't catch that. I skip most commercials. :D
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Saar The Book owl wrote: "Hey Ahdam, I'm glad that you're back! I was wondering a few days ago where you went.Hooray, our main library opened last Monday! I was so happy and didn't mind the waiting line! It's a bit weird a..."
This is because you're reading Dry isn't it... :)
So sorry to hear that about your sister, Saar ❤️
Totally PR, but still nice to be recognised for your hard work Iain! Congrats.
Josh Gad has been (Zoom) hosting movie cast reunions on Youtube to raise money for various charities and this weekend he had the cast of The Lord of the Rings movies. It's 50 minutes long but I wanted more. I adore this cast! I can't believe it's been close to 20 years since these movies were released. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_U0S...
Thanks for sharing, Veronica!When I read it had been 20 years though, I literally cried out, "Noo...!" in disbelief. Like, 12 maybe? Surely not 20.
(In my head, the reversal works better: "十二、 not 二十" ）
I started watching it and it was great. My daughter wants to watch it with me tomorrow.
Siobhan wrote: "Saar The Book owl wrote: "Hey Ahdam, I'm glad that you're back! I was wondering a few days ago where you went.Hooray, our main library opened last Monday! I was so happy and didn't mind the waitin..."
Yes! I've finished it a week ago and it made me think of a lot.
Siobhan wrote: "So sorry to hear that about your sister, Saar ❤️"Thanks, Siobhan :)
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A bunch of Wal-marts & Sam’s Clubs were looted over the weekend... so last night they sent all the after-hours workers home at 6pm when the stores closes on Sundays to customers... and blocked the glass doors with pallets of water bottles...
Starting tomorrow morning, openers don’t come in until sunrise/6am, instead of 4am... management is playing the rest by ear... more protests scheduled today at 3pm at the state capitol building...
I’m off the next 2 days... need to see what things are like Thursday morning...
Timelord Iain wrote: "These protests being hijacked by rioters, are getting serious...A bunch of Wal-marts & Sam’s Clubs were looted over the weekend... so last night they sent all the after-hours workers home at 6pm ..."
Sounds scary, Iain. Stay safe. <3
It's so annoying that the peaceful protesters are being tarred with the same brush as rioters and looters. :(
Saar The Book owl wrote: "Hey Ahdam, I'm glad that you're back! I was wondering a few days ago where you went.Hooray, our main library opened last Monday! I was so happy and didn't mind the waiting line! It's a bit weird a..."
I'm so sorry about your sister Saar, that's awful :( I'm not surprised you've got mixed emotions about it. At least you've got your husband to support you through it too. x
A friend of mine posted a buzzfeed link earlier; "An essential reading guide for fighting racism". I haven't had time to check it out properly yet, but thought you guys might find it interesting.https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/...
Timelord Iain wrote: "These protests being hijacked by rioters, are getting serious...A bunch of Wal-marts & Sam’s Clubs were looted over the weekend... so last night they sent all the after-hours workers home at 6pm ..."
It's crazy and so sad!
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1) All this talk of riots
2) Left my dehumidifier running after I got home from work yesterday
3) Went to bed
Result: around 3am, the dehumidifier's reservoir maxed out... apparently, this causes the dehumidifier to make a beep 5-10 times, sounding similar to a smoke alarm... I'm half asleep, vision blurry, and think there's a fire in my apartment building...
Nothing to see here :D ... I never DID get back to sleep... luckily 3am is pretty close to when I usually get up for work, even if this is the beginning of my weekend...
Beena wrote: "Saar The Book owl wrote: "Hey Ahdam, I'm glad that you're back! I was wondering a few days ago where you went.Hooray, our main library opened last Monday! I was so happy and didn't mind the waitin..."
Thanks, Beena :)
It's very serious what is happening in the States and it's sad that the rioters are setting the real message of the peaceful protests in a bad daylight.
Lots of ❤️ to Saar and Bea.+1 what Choc said about the recognition for hard work.
It's so annoying that the peaceful protesters are being tarred with the same brush as rioters and looters. :(
I'm following the headlines too. That's true, Siobhan.
Everything sucks right now...the weather isn't helping.
Stay safe, everyone!!!
And I saw that cast too, Ron, at least it popped up on my YouTube feed and I marked it but haven't watched it yet. Mostly nowadays I watch simple, silly things... puppy videos...
*announcement voice*
Aaaaaaaaand noooow, the theme song for "these troubled times" performed by M. Carey... :D
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To our black patrons: we love you and stand with you always. Black lives matter.
I’ll be updating some stuff this afternoon after I get some sleep. Sorry I was on “vacation” for two weeks getting some things done and being a substitute teacher 😂. I’ll also be posting a resource list of anti racism books for our members as well as a thread for recommendations for black authors as well.
Margret wrote: "My friends, I am thinking of you all especially those facing harm during riots among all the other difficulty this year. I hope you’ve all been able to protest peacefully. To our black patrons: w..."
Thank you Margret! I feel like you speak for all of us, but I couldn't agree more - Black lives matter.
My DMs are always open to anyone struggling at this time who wants a sympathetic ear.
Can't wait to see the resources you share! ❤️
You've said it very beautiful, Margret. It's crazy what is happening, but on the other hand it's good that this is happening and I hope that there is something positive coming out of it.
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From the category random but cool news:My cousin knows somebody who works in a chocolate factory. They were taking care of all the leftover chocolate from easter that has not been sold so he brought home over 5000 big Milka chocolate eggs (is Milka a thing internationaly? Idk, but it's one of the biggest chocolate brands here) and distributed them to everybody.
So now we have 250 chocolate eggs in the house (yes I counted them because I have no life right now, haha)
There go my weightloss plans...
Never heard of that brand not that it matters. Free chocolate is awesome!!!
I love Milka!! We have it in the UK, but not as many varieties as in Europe. I always buy loads on holiday :D That's some amazing news Bea! 😂
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Timelord Iain wrote: "I find it kinda funny how, the longer I've been Timelord Iain (1-2 years now, right?), the more people call me Timelord instead of Iain :D"It's only polite to call you by your proper title 😄
Bea wrote: "From the category random but cool news:My cousin knows somebody who works in a chocolate factory. They were taking care of all the leftover chocolate from easter that has not been sold so he brou..."
I don't know in which country the person works, but here is Milka chocolat very popular! And it's just very delicious!
That factory used to have a little shop were you could buy Milka chocolate in bulk (without fancy packaging) for ridiciously low prices. Eventually Milka made them close the shop. Kind of understandable from their standpoint, but I and everybody else who used to buy there was still devastated xD
Bea wrote: "From the category random but cool news:My cousin knows somebody who works in a chocolate factory. They were taking care of all the leftover chocolate from easter that has not been sold so he brou..."
This is a very happy post! Good for you, Bea.
Timelord Iain wrote: "I find it kinda funny how, the longer I've been Timelord Iain (1-2 years now, right?), the more people call me Timelord instead of Iain :D"Haha, same! :D And everytime someone calls me "Sir" it feels strange at first and then I have to laugh!
Got a question, how do random people manage to see your status updates? I've just had someone like my update for the book I'm currently reading and I'm like how??! This has happened a few times now and it confuses me every time lol.
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Hooray, our main library opened last Monday! I was so happy and didn't mind the waiting line! It's a bit weird a..."
I wish I could send you some of our rain. It's been raining buckets here for two weeks now. I'm really sorry about your sister, and no need to apologize for the long post. It's completely understandable that you need to talk about this stuff.